Gauge 1 Live Steam Locomotive Midland Johnson 4-4-0 Tender Aster Garden Railway

  

Here we have a Gauge One 1 Midland Railway Johnson class 3 4-4-0 tender locomotive. It is single cylinder, slip eccentric, fitted with a mechanical water pump and hand pump in tender. The boiler is meths fired. Boiler is fitted with a blower, regulator and pressure gauge and displacement lubricator between the frames in the cab. The loco is in working condition, the paintwork is poor. I have steamed the loco on a rolling road, however not on a track due to not having a railway with suitable radius curves. I had intended to smarten the loco up, but simply have not had the time. Although well made, its probably best to consider when repainting to go through the loco and give it some love and maintenance. I would ideally prefer collection, due to the value and nature of the item. Collection would be in north Surrey, however I could post if required but the item would have to be fully insured. An electric blower would be required when steaming the locomotive to help with the drafting of the fire. This loco does not come with one. It also requires an extension rod for the hand pump which is situated in the tender. Please check my other auctions for similar items.